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Senior Credit Risk Manager Full time, permanent Location – Flexible (Selby or London with Hybrid working)

Closing date - 24th June 2025

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:

As the Senior Credit Risk Manager at Drax your role will be a critical role within the Trading and Commodity Risk function, providing:

· overall guidance and direction to the Commercial business units on credit and contractual risk related matters;

· independent credit and contractual risk oversight and challenge to the business, with the goal of ensuring accountability of the Company’s credit and contractual risk.

You’ll have responsibility for:

· The design and implementation of the Group’s Commercial credit and contractual risk policy;

· Providing independent credit and contractual risk advice and challenge to the Commercial business, both formally through the Risk Committee and through regular informal discussion;

· Identifying, assessing and determining any potential contractual risks associated with any contracts;

· Management of key credit functions and collateral utilisation;

· Key liaison with Drax’s external credit risk system provider.

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll need to have previous experience in a similar role along with:

• Strong management and collaboration skills to engage with the Commercial businesses and wider Group;

• The ability to influence senior management, with a willingness to challenge and question;

• Expertise in effective risk governance and controls;

• The ability to negotiate with counterparties on contract related matters;

• Strong understanding of the credit risk management of complex energy assets;

• Sound judgment around credit risk issues in a trading environment;

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support

your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

· A discretionary bonus depending on company performance

· Private Healthcare with Vitality

· SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time

· Personal accident cover

· Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%

· Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays

· Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

How to apply:

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We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com

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